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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Living In Light Of The End

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2014
     | 8,723 views

    As we approach the time of the end, Jesus calls us to be aware of the signs and be alert to His coming.

    To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Last Mountain Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,432 views

    An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

    "The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Expectant Hope

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025
     | 637 views

    This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

    “Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep Watch With Me For One Hour Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,448 views

    This sermon examines the one hour of prayer that Jesus requested of his disciples - their failure and Jesus’ response.

    March 8, 2006 Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Loving God As Life’s Primary Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,560 views

    Loving God as Life’s Primary Connection Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 19, 2023

    Intro As we continue in the season of Lent… that remembers te final sacrifice of Christ… and what is referred to as the “Passion” week… referring to his ultimate sacrifice and love… we are focusing on the call into that very love which he knew. When asked how we can align our lives… Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Posting The Watch

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    A sermon on the imperative need for a consistant prayer life in the spiritual disciplines of a believer.

    Message begins with a tie in to the previous message: Last week Matthew 21:12-13 (read) - Jesus in the temple not happy with what it had become, and what it wasn’t - The Next Day – Jesus curses a fig tree, and spends some time teaching in parables - He is challenged by the Pharisees and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Remain In Christ To The End: Abiding In The Vine Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024
     | 1,227 views

    Stay together, stay connected, stay strong, fed by the vine, bearing fruit for Jesus

    Jim Bright, an organizational psychologist did a survey asking people to give answers on different questions related to change, and how they react to change. The results were fascinating. “1. One in three people would avoid change if they could. Would you normally avoid change if you could? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Growing By Surrendering Completely

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    Based on Christ’s example, here are four actions to take to grow by surrendering completely

    Growing By Surrendering Completely Matthew 26: 36-39 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. 38 Then he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Ready For His Coming

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012
     | 4,476 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    Wake up from the hypnosis of hypocrisy and wake up to the greatness of Christ’s finery.

    In 547 B.C., King Croesus of Sardis marched to fight King Cyrus of Persia. Croesus was defeated and retreated to his fortress-like city of Sardis where he thought he would be safe from further attacks. Even when the Persian army filled the valley below Croesus slept soundly thinking the enemy would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Life's Storms SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,293 views

    When we choose to believe in falsehoods over God's truth, we encounter difficulties. Never cease praying and believing until you've sought God's guidance.

    One of the greatest battles we face in life is the battle against spiritual slumber. When we are spiritually asleep, we become vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. Just as physical sleep can leave us unaware of our surroundings, spiritual sleep can blind us to the schemes of the devil. In this ...read more

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    A Spirit Of Slumber. Series

    Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,313 views

    THE DEVIL HAS PUT THE CHURCH SLEEP WHEN THE CHURCH NEED TO BE AWAKE AND ON THE JOB FOR GOD.

    WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY THAT IS VERY DARK BUT WE KNOW THAT WHEN IT DARK THE GLORY WILL COME FORTH AS THE LORD PROMISE. BUT THE CHURCH AS A SPIRIT OF SLUMBER AND HAS FALLING ASLEEP 1.WE ARE SLUMBER AND SLEEPING CONERNING HELL. LUKE 19;19 REV.21;8 THEN WE SEE 2.WE ARE SLUMBER CONERNING THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Prayed Again Series

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    It is mentioned in the Gospels that Jesus prayed around 17 times. He prayed at different times of the day and he prayed in different place with or without his Disciples being around. How ofetn do we pray? Why do we pray? is it for "show and tell" or

    Prayer: God and Gracious Lord, We thank you for giving us the opportunity to worship you today for you alone are worthy to be worshipped and praised. We thank you for also turning us towards lent so that we can begin the journey on roads less often traveled. And we will continue to give you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Simmons avatar

    The Power Of Shared Suffering

    Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

    INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory, Hallelujiah

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    Jesus’ Transfiguration & God’s Glory

    Luke 9: 28-43 Glory, Hallelujiah! Luke’s gospel tells us that Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. While Jesus was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. This was the time of Jesus’ transfiguration. This was the ...read more

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